been much debate about their potential effects on electricity reliability. Only very exceptional circumstances would … trigger supply disruptions; however, the changes may affect electricity prices, the generation mix, and industry revenues …. Coincident with these new rules, expectations about natural gas prices and future electricity demand growth are changing in ways …

, raised the question of how open access and greater competition in wholesale electricity markets might affect the environment … desired result of lower electricity prices, many observers suggested that an increase in electricity demand would lead to more … choice, including the opportunity for customers to willingly select “green electricity.” In this paper we review the …